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Just Starting Out

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I have completed my deck frame & started laying composite boards and just realised a 1500mm section & a 1170mm section of outside h3 frame will be tou ...

Finding My Feet

Hi all, we have a small backyard with crushed stone flooring (not sure if this is the right term) installed by the developer. However, the bits an ...

Having an Impact

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Hi. My friend asked me to help him build a timber outdoor staircase with a height of 2.7m. I've read the regulations (AS1657) and choose the following ...

Finding My Feet

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Hi, It's been really useful reading posts about low level decks here, but every one is a bit different so I'd appreciate some guidance with my project ...

Community Newcomer

Hello All, I've just joined Workshop and I'm seeking ideas from the community on how I might put a recess in the wall in my veranda to good use.We've ...

Finding My Feet

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Good afternoon everyone, newbie question,looking at building the garden arbour,that Bunnings will cut all the pieces etc,does anybody have any idea wh ...

Just Starting Out

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What is the best spraycan primer to use to paint over silicone? My exterior board and batten cladding needs a repaint, and there are areas where silic ...

Finding My Feet

Hi there, I have a split system aircon unit that is dripping the condensate outside my front door. There is no garden near by or ability to plumb it i ...

Just Starting Out

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How should I fix the holes forming around my cement walkway in our backyard? We have tried filling it with gravel and sand but the hole reappears ...

Community Newcomer

Which is the best DIY spray for outdoor (eaves etc) to keep wasps away?

Having an Impact

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I feel dumb for asking this as I thought a simple flat head screw driver would be enough to get this plugs out They just spin and wont remove. Also we ...

Building a Reputation

Hi despite being careful a few sections of outdoor tiles (rough textures) have stains from outdoor deck oil. How do I get them off? Tried cleaning w ...